The hugely popular BBC show Gone Fishing, starring Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse, has officially returned for a new series.
The seventh series of the show arrived on iPlayer recently, and sees the two comedians travel to Norfolk, alongside trusty terrier Ted.
Unsurprisingly, given the stunning natural views, rivers and lakes on offer in Cumbria, the duo have visited the county on several occasions since the show began in 2018.
In episode three of series four, Mortimer and Whitehouse travelled to the Lake District, which still has a special place in Bob’s heart thanks to his memories of teenage holidays there in the 1970s.
First, they visited Derwentwater, in search of perch and pike, and were initially unsuccessful in their efforts, as the Cumbrian rain quickly dampened their spirits.
However, after retuning to the water, Bob secured himself a prized pike. They then retired to their accommodation, which was the Far Boathouse near Penrith, giving them a beautiful look at Ullswater.
Later in the episode, the two travel to Watlendath, near Keswick and meet up with one of Bob's friends from his youth, but despite two close calls, no fish were caught.
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Memorably, Mortimer and Whitehouse also came to Cumbria for the Christmas special episode in 2021, visiting the River Eden.
They fished the river and despite the low water levels, the team caught a brown trout, sea trout, grayling, and an Atlantic salmon.
They stay in a glorious manor house in Penrith, before heading to the river Tyne, where they are joined by former footballer Paul Gascoigne.
Singers Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott also provide the entertainment at the annual work party, ensuring a memorable night in Cumbria for the two beloved comedians.
The new series will see them visit various fishing spots, including Derbyshire, Newark, Bedfordshire, North Norfolk, and Northern Ireland.
But considering the sheer amount of lakes and rivers on offer in Cumbria, it wouldn't be a surprise to see them return to the county again in a future series.
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